Laura Prudom, 09/19/12

Associate Television Editor, The Huffington Post

We kicked off episode 3 in Kansas City, where the big news in the arena was that poor, delicate Simon Cowell was feeling under the weather and was skipping the auditions, presumably to roll around on a bed covered in $100 bills.

Keli Goff, 09/20/12

Author and Political Correspondent, TheRoot.com

Kate Middleton should embrace her newfound influence and platform with gusto and use it for good, something she has been slow to do so far.

Robby Benson, 09/20/12

Author, "I'm Not Dead...Yet!"

The American Dream was once described by a work ethic and the ability to buy your family a house. Now the American Dream seems to be a lack of ethics while being bankrolled by Citizen's United .

Marlo Thomas, 09/20/12

Award-winning actress, author, and activist

Here's a look at some of this year's Emmy hopefuls -- along with a few actresses we wish had been nominated (Kyra Sedgwick? Hello? She's our female Columbo!). I'm sure you'll agree that, the envelope notwithstanding, all of the nominees have already proven themselves winners. Enjoy!

Debra Levine, 09/18/12

artsmeme.com

Still emitting zingers but notably less frenetic than in prior years, the perpetually youthful comic was an active participant, to the delight of all, in a panel discussion called "The Innovative Genius of Jerry Lewis."

Christina Anderson, 09/19/12

Fashion Editor

Nicki Minaj is attractive. Blessed with big eyes, luscious lips, blindingly white teeth and to-die-for curves, she's a beautiful gal. But she is absolutely lost in the hot mess that has become her wardrobe.

Kristin McCracken, 09/19/12

Editor, TribecaFilm.com

We caught up with Heder in Los Angeles, where he talked about his quirky character, his shift into independent drama, and his eventual plans to direct.

Mark Joseph, 09/19/12

Producer, author, talk show host, and publisher of Bullypulpit.com

Scott Stapp's book, Sinner's Creed is brutally honest and pulls no punches. It's about one man coming to terms with the incongruity of the vocation he's chosen and the faith he refuses to give up. Stapp's tale is authentically rock and roll.

Jaimie Etkin and Chelsey Etkin, 09/19/12

There was a business school dropout, a high schooler, a teen mom, a mom mom, a former race car driver and sob stories were actually warranted. It was a shockingly balanced and logical evening on "The Voice."

Nicki Richesin, 09/19/12

Author and Freelance Journalist

In her directorial debut, Famke Janssen tells the story of a Ukrainian grifter trying to give her son a better life in America. The film stars Milla Jovovich as Bobby's mother, Olive, in her most poignant role yet.

Kergan Edwards-Stout, 09/18/12

HRC Father of the Year 2011 and author, 'Songs for the New Depression: A Novel'

It seems that you, Elton John, and George Michael can't skip a day without such pithy nonsense running from your mouths. However, in this particular case, you were talking about me, my parter, our kids, and all the other LGBT families out there.

Samantha Harris, 09/18/12

Entertainment News Journalist and TV Host

Join me this September by giving a voice to the millions of families struggling with hunger in silence. These families live in our communities; they are our neighbors, co-workers, and friends, yet their struggles go unheard.

Barbra Streisand, 09/18/12

Singer; Actress; Director; Composer; Activist

Do we want to go backward with Mitt Romney or move forward with President Obama? On Tuesday, November 6th, the American people will have the power to make that choice.

Martin Katz, 09/18/12

American jewelry designer and collector

In the early 1990's, the red carpet was far from the international fashion frenzy it has become today. No one ever heard of paying a stylist to "place" a piece of jewelry on a celebrity client, and loaning jewelry to the stars, so common today, was nearly unheard of -- or at least not widely discussed.

Amy Wilson, 09/18/12

author, blogger (whendidigetlikethis.com)

For all young ladies of Kate of Windsor and Alison Pill's generation, there's an important lesson here: keep your top on where strangers can see you.

E. Nina Rothe, 09/18/12

Global Culture Explorer

Eran Riklis' beautifully crafted, touching films create within their audience a need to do better. His latest, Zaytoun, was named as a runner up for the Audience Choice Award at this year's Toronto International Film Festival. I caught up with Riklis in Toronto.

Andrew McCarthy, 09/18/12

I was blinded by camera pops as I followed the prince past the pink sand the he couldn't see and through the mass of swirling humanity. The drunken bar patrons shouted and waved.